Benson: Pelicans stand by NBA commissioner's decision on Sterling

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has done what many people wanted, come down heavy on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Silver has announced that Sterling admitted he was the man on the audio recording spewing racist comments.

Because of that the commissioner banned Sterling from life from NBA events and fined him $2.5 million.

"In light of the serious matter facing our league, a matter that transcends sports, the New Orleans Pelicans fully support the decisions made today by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and will fully support his recommendations moving forward," Benson said in statement.

Meantime, the Clippers have taken to its digital platforms for damage control. The team's website simply says "We are one" with a Clippers logo.

Silver says his next step is to force a sale of the franchise.

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